Pirates of the Maremma: The gory maritime history of Tuscany
09 May 2025
Long before Tuscany became known for vineyards and villas, its wild coastline was a land of pirates and watchtowers, legends and raids.
Rural Tuscany, cowboys and comics
12 Aug 2017
Celebrating the first 100 years of Galep, the creator of Tex Willer
Daytrips in Tuscany like a local?
20 Jul 2017
Here are some suggestions for your holidays, if you want to take daytrips in Tuscany where locals would.
Natural remedies, herbs and health in Tuscany
15 Jun 2017
Memories of foraging in Tuscany as a young girl, and a few words to remember my father-in-law.
Exhibits at Palazzo Blu in Pisa
01 Oct 2016
This year it’s Dalì’s turn.
The new and the old and the olive oil festival
19 Nov 2015
“Tradition” is a complex concept to tackle. This is how the olive oil festival brings old and new traditions together and keeps the village alive.
Capodanno Pisano 2015
24 Mar 2015
Pisa celebrates the New Year on March 25 with 5 days of events. Welcome 2016!
New Year’s Eve 2014 in Tuscany
27 Dec 2014
Traditional and less traditional ideas for New Year’s Eve in Tuscany.
Christmas in Pisa with kids (or not)
20 Dec 2013
Pisa is lovely at Christmas time. It is an ideal destination for both families with children and people travelling without kids.
Tuscany through my eyes: Week 50
10 Nov 2013
A few shots from the lovely olive oil festival in our village.
